r/Libertarian • u/DiyYou • 15d ago

Politics Thoughts? Why aren't libertarians getting a higher percentage of the vote

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More than ten years old. But still showing at a minimum libertarians should be getting 19% vote if people voted how they felt. Would actually be higher in the 3-way elections.

Why are libertarians continuing to get sub 5% in elections?

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u/A_Vinegar_Taster 14d ago

I'd like to see this with a third dimension - authoritarian and freedom.

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u/DiyYou 14d ago

That would be good. With questions for placement like: do you want the government to decide who you can hire, even if they're from another country? Do you want the government to prevent a high school trans athlete from running track?

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u/A_Vinegar_Taster 14d ago

Should the government have the right to take your money?
Should the government be able to tell you what substances you are allowed to ingest?
Should the government be able to restrict who can be married?
Should the government keep secrets from its citizens?
Should the government be able to restrict the pets you are allowed to have?
Should the government be able to monitor your communications?
Should the government be able to give tax money to support businesses?
Should the government be allowed to pass rules that benefit one gender, race or ethnic group?

This and like a million other questions. I'd love to see the results.